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Sanctions

The $1.72M Wake-Up Call: Why Schools Must Screen Tuition Payors for OFAC Sanctions

Most schools think sanctions compliance is a bank problem. OFAC disagrees. A $1.72M settlement linked to a drug cartel shows why tuition screening is now critical.

Feb 16, 2026
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Sanctions

Treasury Sanctions: Narcotics Networks & Supply Chain Risk

New Treasury sanctions on a Caribbean narcotics network highlight hidden risks in global logistics and visitor management. Learn how to screen for these threats.

Feb 9, 2026
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Compliance

The $250,000 Signature: A CMMC Cautionary Tale

The CEO of "Precision Aero" thought they were ready. Then the auditor asked one question. A cautionary tale about Visitor Management compliance gaps.

Feb 6, 2026
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Compliance

Most Companies Think They Are Compliant. Auditors Disagree.

In regulated industries, compliance confidence often evaporates when auditors arrive. Learn about hidden gaps in sanctions, visitor screening, and audit trails.

Feb 4, 2026
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Export Controls

BIS 50 Rule Calculator: The Supplier That Looked Clean Until We Mapped Ownership

Use our BIS 50 rule calculator to check aggregate ownership, find hidden subsidiaries, and flag minority ownership red flags for Entity List and MEU risk.

Jan 30, 2026
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Export Controls

BIS 50% Rule: Ownership Aggregation for Export Compliance

Stop calculating BIS 50% rule ownership in spreadsheets. Get sub-second aggregation results, full ownership chain visibility, and timestamped evidence packs. Join the beta.

Jan 17, 2026
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Future of Defense

Defense Is Accelerating AI: What That Means for Compliance, Visitors, and Audit Readiness

DoD is accelerating AI adoption, and defense programs are expanding. Learn what this means for visitor access, ITAR, CMMC evidence, and audit-ready logs.

Jan 15, 2026
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Compliance

The Hidden CMMC Level 2 Roadblock: Why Physical Security and Visitor Controls Are Derailing Assessments

As the 2026 CMMC deadlines approach, manual visitor logs and basic badge systems are becoming 'quiet killers' of audits. Here's how to turn a common failure point into an audit strength.

Dec 24, 2025
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Sanctions

OFAC's $7M Wake-Up Call: Why Visitor Screening Can't Ignore Sanctions Guidance Anymore

How the December 2025 OFAC $7M penalty shows why defense contractors need real-time visitor screening with adjudication, unlimited scans, and audit-ready evidence.

Dec 8, 2025
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Sanctions

The OFAC 50 Percent Rule: What it means for visitor screening

Understanding ownership aggregation and how SecurePoint USA operationalizes compliance.

Oct 20, 2025
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Government Compliance

LEIE & SAM visitor checks

Exclusions checks and FOIA-friendly audit trails for public sector.

Oct 19, 2025
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Export Controls

ITAR/EAR visitor management

Implement export control checks without slowing operations.

Oct 18, 2025
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